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W473 HPV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

76,695 mi
Last recorded76,695 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 HPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2025 76,695 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front lower front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By load compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 76,416 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 76,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underneath of vehicle extremely corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,380 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroding all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 74,541 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Over all the chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + Fluctuation (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 74,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Over all the chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + Fluctuation (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,688 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF, NSR, OSR Chassis corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 73,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF, NSR, OSR Chassis corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,465 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,325 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,612 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,046 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill / floor pan corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,306 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 69,306 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 67,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2014 67,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,471 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,127 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,197 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 39,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,894 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,376 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,453 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 12,339 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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W473 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 52,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W473 HPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W473 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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